Sörmlandsgården

Just outside Eskilstuna's vibrant city pulse, where Sörmland's delightful landscape unfolds, lies Sörmlandsgården – a gem that invites you on a fascinating journey back in time. This charming open-air museum is a living depiction of what life was like in the Swedish countryside during the 19th century, complete with a genuine atmosphere and authentic details. Over half a century, a dedicated effort has enabled the relocation and reconstruction of an outstanding collection of period buildings, where every log and every tile tells its own captivating story. Although some of these buildings have traveled from afar, for example from Småland's magical forests, they are united here into a harmonious whole that illustrates the simple yet laborious everyday life in Central Sweden during an era characterized by both tradition and emerging modernity. A visit here gives you a unique insight into how people lived and worked in harmony with nature and the changing seasons.